How to Get Involved with Beanchain Coffee’s Mission

Beanchain Coffee isn’t your ordinary coffee shop. Based in Mesa, Arizona, Beanchain is pioneering a unique model—worker-directed businesses that prioritize fairness, solidarity, and community support. If you share these values, there are plenty of meaningful ways you can get involved in supporting and furthering Beanchain’s mission.

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1. Visit and Connect

The simplest way to support Beanchain is to visit! When you stop by, you're helping a business committed to paying living wages, practicing transparency, and empowering workers through democratic decision-making. Grab a coffee, chat with our baristas, or just spend some time enjoying our welcoming environment.

Location:

1110 W Southern Avenue, Suite 8, Mesa, AZ 85210

2. Contribute to Community Initiatives

Beanchain runs several community programs that you can actively support:

• Pay It Forward Board: Purchase a meal in-store or online for a neighbor experiencing hardship. Over 50 meals have been provided so far, thanks to community generosity.

• Unhoused Help Pamphlets: Help us distribute resources to those experiencing homelessness. Download or share these pamphlets here .

• Community Book: Add your artwork, poetry, or messages in the community journal located in our café, contributing to a beautiful digital archive available to all.

• Local Marketplace: Support local makers and small businesses by shopping at our in-store marketplace, or sign up to become a vendor yourself.

3. Become a Regular in Our Free Shared Workspace

Need a comfortable workspace? We offer free seating, Wi-Fi, printers, and whiteboards, making it the perfect place for students, freelancers, and remote workers. Using our shared workspace regularly not only supports Beanchain’s financial sustainability but also strengthens our vibrant community atmosphere.

4. Attend or Host Community Events

Beanchain has proudly hosted adoption events, book signings, food drives, K-pop fan meetups, and more. Check our Events Calendar to see what's coming up, or reach out to host your own event at Beanchain.

5. Donate to Our Community-Curated Library

Our library is a special place where each donated book carries personal meaning. Have a book that impacted you deeply? Donate it along with a personal note explaining why it matters, and share that experience with your community.

6. Engage With Us Online

Help spread our mission by following us on social media and engaging with our content. You can find us on:

• Instagram

• Facebook

• YouTube

• TikTok

• Bluesky

• Quora

Sharing, liking, commenting, or simply following us makes a real difference in raising awareness.

7. Explore Becoming an Apprentice or Member

If you’re passionate about cooperative models and worker empowerment, consider becoming part of our team. Our apprenticeship program offers comprehensive training, mentorship, and a clear path toward membership and shared ownership of the business.

8. Support Cooperative Development Projects

Beanchain is an incubator for several cooperative projects, such as the Beanchain Marketing Cooperative, Solution Seeking Company, and future expansions like the Beanchain Music Cooperative. Whether through your skills, time, or networking, you can support or collaborate on these exciting projects.

9. Participate in Our Solution Seeking System

Our unique conflict-resolution process, the Solution Seeking System, is central to our philosophy. Attend workshops, explore educational resources, or bring this system into your own organization to foster compassionate and clear communication practices.

10. Join Our Movement Towards Economic Justice

Ultimately, Beanchain is part of a broader mission to create economic systems that benefit all, not just a privileged few. By supporting Beanchain, you're contributing to a larger cultural shift toward cooperative ownership, economic fairness, and community-centered business practices.

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Ready to get involved?

Reach out directly to our founders, David Baxter (david.baxter@bchain.coffee) or Shannon Baxter (shannon.baxter@bchain.coffee), or simply visit bchain.coffee to learn more.

Together, we can build a fairer and more compassionate economy—one cup of coffee at a time.